The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), South-East Zone have condoled with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on the loss of one of its operatives, Aminu Sahabi Salisu, stressing that his death caused them grief and regret. Salisu, an Assistant Superintendent of the EFCC, ASE II was killed in cold blood while on duty by an alleged internet fraudster, Joshua Chukwubueze Ikechukwu on January 17, 2025. The students expressed their grief and solidarity with the Commission on Friday, January 24, 2025 when a delegation, led by Comrade Charles Obinna Ijeomah paid a condolence visit to the EFCC’s Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede at...
Araújo Commits to Barcelona Until 2031
Uruguayan defender Ronald Araújo has extended his contract with Barcelona until 2031. Barcelona announced the news of the extension with a picture of the player and Club President Joan Laporta on its official Instagram handle. A few days ago, the player was linked with a move to Juventus. According to reports Araújo no longer felt important to the Blaugrana after returning from a lengthy injury with Uruguay that kept him sidelined for 181 days. However, after discussions with head coach Hansi Flick and President Laporta, the 25-year-old decided to remain at the club. Araújo has been a member of Barça’s...
Nigerian International Ngozi Okobi Returns to Football After Childbirth
Nigerian midfielder Ngozi Okobi has signed with Canadian side Ottawa Rapids FC, reports Pooja Media. The 31-year-old returns to football after the birth of her child Okobi has won four Women’s Africa Cup of Nations titles with Nigeria and has appeared twice at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Ottawa Rapids FC announced Okobi’s signing on their official Instagram handle: “Join us in welcoming Ngozi Okobi-Oke to Ottawa! Played in 2 World Cups with the Nigeria women’s national team. Won 4 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations titles. Played at the club-level in the USA, Sweden, and Spain. Get ready for rapid...
Teams Battle For Glory As The NPFL Resumes After Mid-Season Break
The Nigeria Professional Football League is set to resume on January 25, 2025, following a mid-season break after the conclusion of the first round of fixtures. During the break, the league management focused on improving its marketing strategies, which includes launching a new ball for the second round of matches. The break also provided an opportunity for sporting directors and stakeholders at various clubs to strengthen their squads, as the transfer window, opened on January 6, 2025, remains active until February 5, 2025. Currently, Remo Stars lead the league standings with 36 points, followed closely by Rivers United with 34...
Sevilla in Advanced Talks to Sign Nigerian Striker Akor Adams
Sevilla is reportedly closing in on a permanent deal for Nigerian striker Akor Adams from Montpellier, with negotiations in advanced stages. The deal is worth around £5m. Sevilla currently occupies 12th place in La Liga this season and is desperate for attacking options, lacking firepower in front of goal. Their highest goal scorer Dodi Lukebakio has only nine goals in 20 appearances in the league this season, followed by Isaac Romero with only two goals from 17 matches. The Sevilla board believes Adams could be the attacking puzzle they need to climb up the table. Although the 24-year-old’s goal-scoring return...
APPOINTMENT OF BOARD CHAIRPERSONS AND CEOS
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed board chairpersons for 42 federal organisations and a secretary to the board of the Civil Defence, Immigration, and Prisons Services. The President has also appointed a new managing director for the Nigerian Railway Corporation and a director-general for the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI). President Tinubu directs the board chairpersons not to interfere with the management of the organisations, emphasising that their positions are non-executive. All the appointments take immediate effect. Bayo OnanugaSpecial Adviser to the President(Information & Strategy) January 23, 2025
South Korea: Yoon Defended His December 3 Martial Law Decree At The Second Constitutional Hearing
South Korea suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday appeared at the court for his second hearing, where he defended his imposition of martial law decree in December, abuse of power and obstruction of parliament.In his defence, Yoon said the martial law was meant to inform the public of the danger of an opposition-controlled National Assembly, arguing that its imposition ended early because he quickly withdrew troops after the assembly voted down his decree.In his words at the constitutional hearing: “The reason for the declaration of martial law wasn’t about a warning to the opposition. I was trying to appeal...